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This is my second attempt at restoring a blade. This time I used walnut for the scales and a pre-ban ivory spacer. I tried to give the handle a nautical look, kind of a shops prow, and hence the nautical scrimshaw.
I left the patina on the blade. I did clean it up but the pitting and staining is such that a rookie like me could do more harm than good. Plus I like the look.
Please feel free to comment. I really enjoy doing this sort of thing and hope to do more.
Ben
nice idea-the nautical look. Did you oiled the wood?
AWESOME!
I love the spacer, and how it reaches back into the scales/flares out the front.
Excellent work, keep them coming!
Also, the blade might benefit from some Maas and a toothbrush/rough rag if you are so inclined... However, if you dig the aged look, leave it as is.
Nice.
Excellent, and totally original idea. How did you do the scrimshaw?
great wedge and nice restore!
Nice :) It is certainly unique!
Very cool!
Way to think outside the box. I really like the idea of items just barely beyond the standard, but done well enough that it melds well with what is there.
Really like the wedge, nice touch. Keep it up.
I did it by hand using a #11 xacto blade.
Yes but I was forced to sand the outer side of the scales since it look somewhat bloched in appearance. I plan on using renaissance wax which will also protect the ivory better.
I wouldn't plolish out anymore patina, that looks great as is :)
Great idea with the Ivory looks like a keeper for sure :)
Nice work, very original
Maghouinagh, welcome to SRP!
I love the design, you definately captured the nautical feeling, great work! I look forward to seeing more!
One tip, when you are answering questions from, another post it is best to "quote" the question using the quote button in the bottom right corner. This will allow everyone reading to see the question and answer in one spot, some of these threads get pretty lengthy.
Thanks for showing your work!
Very cool!
Wow, thats very unique! I really like the extended wedge, that looks really cool!
Great job! :tu
Thanks for the advice. I'm still feeling my way around.Quote:
Originally Posted by davisbonanza
If you did that small detailed skrimshaw by hand with an exacto knife, you Sir are an ARTIST! Well Done!:bowQuote:
Originally Posted by Maghouinagh
Thanks but if you saw it under 10x magnification you may change your opinion :-). I really enjoy scrimshaw and was looking for a unique way to incorporate it with my scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stroker
The new scales are truly amazing work… I love the design.
But I have one issue with the design... it appears; when the razor is closed, the edge will strike the part of the wedge that extends below the razor.